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<![CDATA[SURVIVAL MEDIC - Survival Medic Blog]]>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:18:12 +0000Weebly<![CDATA[The importance of Pet First Aid]]>Mon, 06 Jul 2020 20:10:43 GMThttps://www.survivalmedic.co.uk/survival-medic-blog/the-importance-of-pet-first-aid

Accredited Pet First Aid Training Courses
Pets have accidents, just the same as humans. Knowing what to do should the worst happen, is a simple thing to learn with basic training...

When people think of first aid, they often do not think about their pets. Pets have accidents, just the same as humans. Knowing what to do should the worst happen, is a simple thing to learn with basic training.

Pet First Aid courses are fun, informative and will provide the skills to deal with a pet emergency should it arise and help prevent the situation from worsening before professional help is available. The course is ideal for pet owners or pet professionals. It covers the main first aid subjects for dogs and cats, but the information is also suitable for most other animals too. Just some of the topics in the training include Dog CPR, Broken Bones, Choking, Vomiting in Animals and Snake Bites.

The course is not aimed to replace veterinary care, but it will prepare people to take quick and confident action in an emergency and will focus on the most common pet-related accidents.

Be prepared to save your pet’s life... they would for you

Visit our page to book onto an online or face to face, accredited courses available for Pet, Working and Security Dog First aid

]]><![CDATA[Heart attacks and cardiac arrests]]>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 07:22:40 GMThttps://www.survivalmedic.co.uk/survival-medic-blog/heart-attacks-and-cardiac-arrests

On a number of occasions during first aid training I have been asked what the difference is between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest.

A heart attack (myocardial infarction or MI) is caused by a clot in the circulation that supplies the heart. This circulation can be likened to a tree (upside down)
where it’s branches and twigs stretch around the heart supplying oxygen rich blood from the aorta to the heart muscle.

It is possible to have an a heart attack where the pain is transient and not even realise the significance or potential diagnoses. This usually happens when the clot forms in one of the smaller branches of the circulation. So only a very small part of heart is affected. Often the pain is mistaken for indigestion and is true cause if discovered is through other tests any time after the event.

In the classic heart attack where the pain is heavy and crushing, the patient is pale and clammy and often feels sick and / or short of breath. Pain may also appear to moved into the jaw and left arm, however this is due to nerve pathways that were initiated during foetal development and there is nothing wrong with the arm or jaw.

The clot here is in one of the bigger branches and a greater area of the heart is affected , the majority of these cases survival and have a stent fitted, which is a mesh which supports the artery and helps prevent future heart attacks with the aid of medication. However a heart attack of this level can lead to a cardiac arrest.

The last scenario is when the clot stops in one of the larger branches this stop a large portion of the heart from working and the patient immediately has a cardiac arrest and needs to be resuscitated.

Mostly this happens later in life due to poor diet and lifestyle choices such as over eating, smoking and lack of exercise. Although some people are born with heart problems (congenital) which if not detected and treated can predispose people to heart disease and / or cardiac arrests.

There are other reasons a person may have a cardiac arrest, such as major haemorrhage, electrocution or damage to the structure or conduction system of the heart.

So essentially a heart attack is damage to the heart muscle due to lack of oxygenated blood which causes pain where as a cardiac arrest is the loss of the hearts ability to pump effectively leading to collapse.

There are many other factors that can affect this but this is a simplified explanation.

]]><![CDATA[An interesting knee injury]]>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 19:13:40 GMThttps://www.survivalmedic.co.uk/survival-medic-blog/an-interesting-knee-injury

Interesting case study from "life in the fast lane" initialy appears to be a simple avulsion fracture of the lateral tibial plateau but could also include injuries to the anterior cruciate and medial meniscus with the potential of major knee joint disruption with potential for significant instability.
From
https://litfl.com/ice-006-knee-injury-x-ray/

]]><![CDATA[Importance of learning the Hiemlich manoeuvre]]>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 07:48:33 GMThttps://www.survivalmedic.co.uk/survival-medic-blog/importance-of-learning-the-hiemlich-manoeuvre

]]><![CDATA[Wilderness & Survival Medicine]]>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 18:58:01 GMThttps://www.survivalmedic.co.uk/survival-medic-blog/wilderness-survival-medicine

This 2nd Edition contains a wealth of new material and 46 expanded chapters including Information on Minor Injuries and Illness, Lifesaving Surgery, Environmental Problems and Tactical Considerations Life is uncertain, people who are involved in survival situations, disasters and accidents are often unprepared both in knowledge and supplies.It is hoped it will be useful to those who partake in extreme and wilderness sports and activities as well as those who are interested in survivalism and preparedness. Chris Breen is a Senior advanced clinical practitioner who served with the RAMC, a Paramedic and Clinical Tutor with additional qualifications in Trauma and Remote Medicine. Craig Ellis is a Medical doctor who trained as a Specialist Emergency Physician. He has a special interest in austere medicine and medical practice during prolonged disasters. He has both worked and taught austere medical practice.

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www.lulu.com/en/gb/shop/chris-breen-dr-craig-ellis/wilderness-survival-medicine/paperback/product-1j9v47d9.html

]]><![CDATA[Interesting summary of research around treating Covid 19]]>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 06:30:13 GMThttps://www.survivalmedic.co.uk/survival-medic-blog/interesting-summary-of-research-around-treating-covid-19

Use of Dexamethasone
Link to vitamin D Deficiency
Lying prone improves oxygenation
Use of plasma concentrate
Longevity of immunity post infection https://youtu.be/5i3uHmPv9TE

]]><![CDATA[Protection for our next Course]]>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 06:30:00 GMThttps://www.survivalmedic.co.uk/survival-medic-blog/protection-for-our-next-course

In preperation for our next outdoor first aid course

In order to protect our staff and customers all participants with be given masks, gloves and single person first aid items to practice skils with.

Temperature checks will be carried out on each course day and Covid-19 Declarations completed

]]><![CDATA[Dexamethasone improves survival from Covid-19]]>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:18:34 GMThttps://www.survivalmedic.co.uk/survival-medic-blog/dexamethasone-improves-survival-from-covid-19

UK Study shows 1 in 3 more patients survive with Dexamethasone. A great drug we use on our expedition medicine course for treating acute mountain sickness (AMS) and other conditions
https://youtu.be/0tm-B2BBYMA

]]><![CDATA[Catastrophic Haemorrhage]]>Wed, 17 Jun 2020 22:55:07 GMThttps://www.survivalmedic.co.uk/survival-medic-blog/catastrophic-haemorrhage

The benefits of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings are well documented in military medicine. We also know that trauma is the largest cause of death in people under 45 and that there are more than 250 fatal stabbing in the UK every year. These interventions are being used with increasing frequency by ambulance personnel and police medics, but how often are they used by lay people to treat serious bleeding. If you know of any instances please comment or message us.

]]><![CDATA[Todays Level 2 Pet First Aid Course]]>Sun, 14 Jun 2020 14:47:48 GMThttps://www.survivalmedic.co.uk/survival-medic-blog/todays-level-2-pet-first-aid-course

Excellent enhusiasm and contributions from online group today, next online seession 24th July.
https://www.survivalmedic.co.uk/store/c15/Pet_First_Aid_.html

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